Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Olympus E-P5

On this page, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Olympus E-P5, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (16MP) and the E-P5 (16MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (APS-C) and E-P5 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-Pro1 was revealed 15 months before the E-P5 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-Pro1 grades against the E-P5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-Pro1 & Olympus PEN E-P5. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-Pro1 Gallery & Olympus E-P5 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-Pro1 offers outside measurements of 140mm x 82mm x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" x 1.7") having a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) while the Olympus E-P5 has sizing of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Olympus E-P5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 compared to the E-P5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and E-P5 is 80 and 85 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The pic here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and E-P5.

To sum up, each of these cameras have the same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-Pro1 has the bigger sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult. The more aged Fujifilm X-Pro1 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.